Blueberry Sorbet

Submitted by Bev I Am

"After doing a thorough search for the perfect blueberry sorbet recipe, I discovered this one by Emeril Lagasse. Simple and perfect. I hope you enjoy it! (**Cooking time is approximate cooling and freezing time)"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 Quart

ingredients

• 946.38 ml fresh blueberries
• 591.47 ml sugar
• 295.73 ml cold water
• 2 lemons (freshly squeezed juice)

directions

1. Make a simple syrup combining sugar and water in heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium-low heat and simmer, stirring until sugar has dissolved (6-8 minutes)-(** This step can be made ahead and kept refrigerated until ready to use).
2. Cool completely.
3. Combine blueberries, simple syrup and juice from 2 fresh lemons in food processor.
4. Puree until smooth.
5. Transfer puree to ice cream maker freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. Put into freezable container and place in freezer until firm.
7. Makes 1 quart.

Reviews

[holdemxpert]

I agree with Logically Locked...definitely too sweet. That may have been partially due to some amazingly sweet blueberries...the best Ive had in years. While it was churning I tasted it and decided to turn it into sherbet and cut the sweetness. I added about 1/3-1/2 cup of heavy cream and its awesome.

 

[LogicallyLocked]

The flavor of this sorbet was really good, but it was SOOOO SWEET. I think next time I'll cut the sugar a bit. I served this semi hard over the top of vanilla ice cream instead of just eating it by itself and it was really great.

 

[CatG8908]

Incredible flavor-easy recipe! I simmered the blueberries in the simple syrup (I think this intensifies the flavor) before cooling it. Once cool I added the lemon juice and put it all in the blender. It froze to a great consistency in my ice cream maker and was a big hit with my family. My aunt said it was the best sorbet she has ever tasted!

 

[Kana6615]

This is amazing. I used brown sugar and fresh berries. My children had it for lunch and begged me to make more for dinner!

 

[Zetty66]

Perfect, light, fresh, and easy. My whole family loved it.